Fenerbahce S.K. vs S.L. Benfica Prediction 20 August 2025
Added on 18 August, 2025
One of the standout ties in the Champions League play-off round will see Fenerbahçe face Benfica.
Under José Mourinho, Fenerbahçe is aiming to return to the Champions League group stage for the first time in over a decade. The Turkish side has already overcome a major hurdle in the qualifiers, defeating Feyenoord with an aggregate score of 5-3 (1-2, 5-2). Domestically, however, the Canaries stumbled unexpectedly, drawing 0-0 with struggling Göztepe.
Benfica, meanwhile, have started the season strongly. They opened their Portuguese league campaign with a 1-0 win over Estrela and secured the Super Cup by beating Sporting by the same score. In Europe, the Eagles have been solid defensively, not conceding a goal as they swept past Nice (2-0, 2-0).
Given the balance of the teams, this tie is likely to be a tight, pragmatic affair, with little separating the sides. A single moment of brilliance may well decide the outcome of the first leg.
Under 3.0 goals in the match 1.73